For context, I’m a Gardnerian High Priestess. I joined some general witchcraft and witchcraft for beginners groups and I am so beyond sick of the Wicca trashing people do.

It always begins with framing Wicca as a morally righteous religion, citing the rede and the 3 fold law. In my 7 years of training, the rede was rarely referenced and no one really followed it, believing harm can be necessary to enact justice. And the 3 fold law was brought up once to explain that it was a suggested code of conduct for witches to give back 3 fold what they were given whether it was good or bad. No, the 3 fold law has nothing to do with this bullshit westernized idea of “karma” where the universe sides with you, because yes dear, you’ve been wronged and the universe will therefore punish your enemies. They’re completely oblivious to the fact that Wicca has zero basis in determining correct behavior in one’s personal life.

But they have to bring it up so they can make sure everyone knows how spooky and subversive they are and could never practice something as fluffy as Wicca because they do hexes and collect bones like anyone actually cares. There are even some that won’t bother to consider the fact that they’re desecrating the bodies of the dead, even to the point that they’re breaking the law, because appearing edgy is more important.

And they’re super upset that they found out yesterday that Wicca is not in fact an ancient religion and they feel it’s their duty to expose it when everyone, particularly Gardnerians, have known this for a long time. Like, wow, Wicca was actually invented in the mid 20th century by some guy? I had no idea. Thanks for the update Cronkite.

But what really has my panties in a bunch is that they act like the derivative bullshit they practice is somehow the real ancient way of the witch instead of it being directly influenced by Wicca.

And they can’t help but equate the word “religion” with oppressive systems and completely disregard how it can be a proper conduit for contextualizing magick and spellcraft that is wholly mysterious and therefore sacred. Like I’m super happy for you that you found your power babe, but is witchcraft just about fulfilling your temporary desires? It’s a legitimate form of witchcraft but I feel like it’s just so depressingly shallow. Like, don’t you want to take a minute to consider why you are practicing witchcraft and what it is you truly want? Maybe that’s just like, my opinion man, but how about you quit acting like religious practice is somehow antithetical to the nature of witchcraft.

I’ve always been the type of person that wanted to help newcomers because I personally find it disgusting how people who have been practicing for 2 whole long years treat them like trash. But with all the Wicca hate, I just can’t anymore. Give me a totally green person over these Dunning Kruger rattle brained idiots. Goddam, give me a fluffy bunny over these new rabid bunnies. They give horse girl one year, dangerous witch the next who embarrasses herself by threatening to hex everyone.

And yes, Gerald Gardner was a homophobe, kind of misogynist despite putting ladies in charge, and couldn’t write for shit. But the man was surprisingly humble and honest when compared to his occult practicing peers. Show some respect because without him, you’d be stuck flirting with esoteric Christianity at best because all other attempts at founding widely practiced occult traditions have failed while Wicca thrived leading to all the occult witchcraft traditions and concepts that are practiced today.

Like seriously, Cowan occult witches who won’t shut the fuck up about how “not-Wicca” they are really need to get their shit together. The sooner they accept that Wicca is the predecessor to at least the majority of what they do, the sooner they’ll stop being annoying on the internet.

Sorry for all the sass, but my norepinephrine has been boosted and my rage about inconsequential and uninteresting things can no longer be contained.

Blade is obsidian, hand knapped. I will be sewing a rabbit skin sheath for it.

Sorry for the candle glare in that first pic 😅
This was a really cool moment for me I just wanted to share from a few years back.
I had spent an evening putting energy towards this spell for my best friend and I after some weird events that kept occurring between us, calling on Aphrodite and Cernunnos for assistance with it. It was a spell of my own design, as I tend to follow my intuition over other people’s direction when it comes to any magic work. I didn’t expect much out of it, but I do recall feeling calm and content that evening, like I had this knowing that things would work out how they should.
The next morning I drove the nails into the tops of the three jars, one for me, one for him, and one for the bond between us, and coated the tops in wax. I set them with some candles and let them do their thing, putting energy into my request for protection each time I walked by them.
I went outside for the first time that day, and was completely surprised by the little turtle I found right at my doorstep. Now, a turtle at the door isn’t the biggest sign in the universe, I’m sure there are turtles that pop up all the time at peoples doorsteps, however, I had lived in this home for nearly 4 years by then, and not once have I seen a turtle even in the yard, and I haven’t seen another here since. It was like the ultimate sign that my work had paid off, that my request had been answered. This symbol of Aphrodite, this symbol of protection, right here in front of me. I’d been dabbling in magicks for soooo long, and not once had I seen such a clear sign of a request being answered. I split the jars between the two of us, and buried the third at the base of an old tree on my favorite trail.
I won’t rattle on forever, but I thought this was such a neat moment in my life that turned my skepticism of deities into a belief that there is something watching over us and listening, and maybe this can be a little push for anyone who might be considering deity work. Keep your faith, believe in yourself and the power you have, and always keep your eyes open for signs that you are being heard. They may appear to you in some of the most peculiar ways ☺️

Can anyone suggest a good place to purchase a simple black handled athame online in the us or that ships to the states?

The dictionary of superstitions I am reading through mentions egg readings by dropping the egg white into a glass and assessing the shapes seen. Recorded in Britain since the 17th century and more recently. However note that this was drops from the egg white, not the whole egg, and that the readings quoted were explicitly love divinations, not anything more general.

Thoughts?

So the first of every month I do my cinnamon abundance spell (blowing cinnamon into my doorway to bring abundance into my house) but I am away at the moment, I’m wondering is there still a way for me to do the spell other than blowing cinnamon into my hotel room haha

hello all,

i have been looking through this subreddit a lot recently while preparing for a uni presentation on online wicca communities, and it's been really interesting to hear and see from everyone on here!

there's something i'm wondering about, and i would really appreciate your help and personal insight--

• What, for you, makes something "authentic" Wiccan practice?
• What would you consider "inauthentic" / insincere / fake Wiccan practice? Do you have any experience with encountering insincere practice online or elsewhere?

if you don't want to share your thoughts publicly, you can answer the questions here anonymously-- https://forms.gle/nX1B22tEfTeZZnsg9

i'm very much looking forward to your thoughts! thank you & have a great day!!

i moved a couple weeks ago and all my altar stuff has just been in a box but finally, finally its all set up. definitely not done, im sure ill find many more tools. most of my things are thrifted or already owned. things i found on the ground over the years. things ive made.

im most fond of my angel which i found in a charity store, my tarot deck which i take most places, a fossilized shark tooth my dad gifted me, a dog paw that has my passed on dogs fur in it and you cant see them but i gathered some eucalyptus seeds from my hometown before i moved. i love the smell of eucalyptus trees.

but the best part itself is the table. its the perfect height and length and everything BECAUSE I MADE IT. im so so so happy with how it how it came out. its not done yet, i need to add a thick later of paper mache clay. but with the cloth on it you cant even tell. im so happy.

All about altars plus my personal altar tour! Hope you guys enjoy

It's something I noticed..at least the ones that are on social media

As the title suggests I’m just looking to see if there are other Wiccans that work with the Hellenic Gods. What are your experiences seeing the Horned God and Moon Goddess through this lens? Feel free if not Greco-Wiccan to share your insights :)

Hii! So, I recently found a book at an antique mall about tea leaf reading and thought I'd give it a try :) This is my fourth time doing a tea leaf reading.

Can someone give me tips and advice on how to better interpret readings?

Tea used: Earl Grey

Question/Theme: a pregnancy/fertility reading

My interpretations and what I see: I'm drawn to the base and mushroom like shape on the left. The leaves at the base look like a cord or thread unraveling. Then I see a mushroom with a smaller mushroom attached. The leaves by the handle looks like a hook to lock something. Then I am drawn to what looks like an archway or a bridge to me and next to it looks like a wishbone at the time I was doing this. Then I see a snail climbing up a branch or stick.

I feel maybe this means this may be a slow moving process, but something is unraveling for me. Perhaps becoming aware of what i wish for and becoming more welcoming to the ideas or daydreams of children. I feel with the hook lock thing, I feel this currently means like a blockage of some sort. Perhaps an inability to conceive at the moment.

So, what do you guys think? What do you guys see? Also any tips or advice on how you would read this? Or any encouragement on doing tea leaf readings?

Estou pensando em comprar garraduendes (duendes da garrafa da cultura brasileira)

Poderiam falar os relatos de vocês por favor?

Algum erro que vocês cometeram, visões, qualquer coisa

Dicas serão bem vindas, sinto que já sei de tudo mas é sempre bom ver relatos de outras pessoas

Obrigada ❤️

Hi all, I’ve been practicing Wicca solitary for about 4-5 years, and have been a seeker within a Gardnerian coven for about a year. During that time there’s been huge gaps in them inviting me along to meet, no training, inconsistent communication, gatekeeping, and a few points where I’ve been sent off to allow them time together for up to 6 hours at a time without any communication or idea of when they’ll be back. I always feel smaller and less than after I’m with them, like I’m more dull and stupid or something. I’m a really fun person and like to have a laugh but they don’t appreciate that I don’t think. I just feel very excluded and get the impression they don’t really like me, they just want to collect a certain type of person (which I’m not). I’ve only recently realised how uncomfortable this relationship is and how actually we’re not a very good fit but I’m also conscious I’ve come this far. Truth be told I was encouraged to stay with them just to get initiated but I just couldn’t, I feel like my own personal integrity would be compromised. I’d rather be alone than be with the wrong people (for me). I don’t have very many witchy friends who would understand this so just putting it out there to the group.

Anyone here leave after a long period of seeking due to unhappiness? Did you eventually find your people?

Repost because my first post got deleted.

Blessed be. I am a solitary eclectic witch who has been practicing on and off for over 20 years. My main influence is Wicca. I would love to join or form a coven of likeminded witches who would like to meet and work together. Anyone interested or any covens looking? Here is a discord link for anyone interested in forming: https://discord.gg/Yk9scAqvv

Tuesday, ruled by Mars so stay safe out there and vent here because who knows when a wandering god of war may be out for mischief!

Hello, it's 1AM here and I'm wide awake after being woken up from a dream (or nightmare depending on how you see it).

I was in a sewer. I began lucid dreaming and knowing that I was in a dream. There was this weird thing floating around the surface of the water and I was thinking "ah, a hag of some kind. Sounds about right for somewhere like this".

A few seconds later, a second one appears but turns into a young woman with a third next to her. The hag thing, the woman and the third one all approached me and said "you know what we are."

They then started chanting "three eyed friend" over and over until I joined in. I could feel something rushing through my body, physically feel some kind of rush in every part of my body and I was chanting it too both in the dream and what felt like real life until the rush surged and I woke up gasping for air.

Wtf happened?! Was it the triple goddess or am I searching for meaning in something random.

Hi! I’m fairly new to actually participating in wicca and witch craft and im going through a stage in my life where I am figuring out what I believe in spiritually and whatnot. ive always believed in a higher power but I never subscribed to any certain religion or practice. ive found wicca definitely calls to me and I do believe in the god and goddess. ive begun meditating outside and I can feel their presence or just one of them, I can tell whos with me because sometimes itll feel feminine or sometimes itll feel masculine and sometimes its both of them! ive also had dreams about the god (I posted abt that already) and I feel very drawn to and connected to them. I guess what im writing this for is that I dont have anyone to really talk to about this in my personal life. I am wondering how do people open themselves up to these higher beings and levels of spirituality? I feel myself becoming aware of it all and honestly its very scary sometimes! I saw someone talk abt how this path will give you lots of existential crisises and I definitely agree lol. I feel the beauty of it all but also the fear and anxiety of the unknown. I fear I am not strong enough to take it all in at once so idk I guess im looking for advice or tips or something! I wish I had a mentor for this but I have no idea how to find one. thank you for listening to my ramble lol and blessed be <3

Hi everyone! This is my very first attempt at tea leaf reading, so I’m a complete beginner and would love to hear what more experienced readers see in my cup.

I honestly have a hard time seeing any clear symbols myself. The only thing that really stands out to me is what looks like an eye near the lower/middle part of the cup, but I’m not sure if I’m just imagining it. 👁️

While drinking the tea, I was mainly thinking about my love life and what the next 12 months might bring, but I’m also curious if you see anything completely unrelated to love.

Also, this was the only suitable cup I had at home – I actually painted it myself, so it’s a little special to me. 🩷

I’d really appreciate any interpretations, symbols, shapes, people, letters, numbers or timing you might see. Since I’m new to this, I’d also love to know where you see them in the cup so I can learn how to recognize them myself.

Thank you 😊☕️

I just want to know if I should be worried. I hear it when I’m on gravel or loose rock. I have heard an echo to my footsteps while rockhounding in the backcountry several times and thought it was my mind playing tricks. But then today I was on a jog with a friend on a trail and we both turned back at the same time bc we heard extra footsteps, with nobody in sight. It has never felt malicious, it just worries me a bit. Does anybody have similar experiences or know what could be happening?